Political Quotes

Janet Yellen: “Monetary policy will be set and calibrated to do the best we can to achieve our congressionally mandated objectives.”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
Monetary policy will be set and calibrated to do the best we can to achieve our congressionally mandated objectives.
Said by
Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Yellen explains the flexible approach to monetary policy.

Share

More from Janet Yellen

Jun 11, 2025

I definitely expect that we’re going to see them impact pricing.

nbcnews.com
Jun 3, 2024

We share the objective that you have which is to rid ourselves of dependence on China.

congress.gov
Jul 8, 2024

We certainly have proposed extending the Child Tax Credit, which was immensely helpful, and we are supportive of the legislation that has gone through the House.

congress.gov
Apr 29, 2024

He will oppose any tax increases on families earning under $400,000 at the same time that he will oppose keeping in place benefits that went to the wealthy.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation